"Elderwood’s owners are working on a deal with the University of Rochester to open a new children’s specialty hospital to serve patients from Buffalo to Syracuse. The New York City company has acquired land in Rochester and will soon be filing a certificate-of-need application with the state to develop the site near Strong Memorial Hospital, which will include specialty pediatric ventilator services similar to a site it operates in Pennsylvania." Full article: Buffalo Business First ...

Post Acute Partners was recently featured in Skilled Nursing News, the focus, the expansion of Elderwood and its family companies. "The Elderwood chain has been on an acquisition kick in the upstate New York region over the past year, with purchases ranging from assisted living to skilled nursing — and backing from a corporate parent that took a unique route into the SNF world. Post Acute Partners co-founders and co-CEOs Warren Cole and Dr. Jeffrey Rubin found themselves attracted to Elderwood’s geographic concentration, reputation for quality, and multiple levels of care, all of which played into the company’s acquisition of Elderwood in 2013." Read full article here: SkilledNursingNews.com  ...

Elderwood at Wheatfield, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, has been recognized as offering a high performing short-stay rehab program by U.S. News and World Report. The report on subacute rehabilitation programs was provided alongside the U.S. News "best nursing home" standings for overall quality. All facilities with sufficient data on patient outcomes and nurse staffing in the July Nursing Home Compare data set received a U.S. News rating. Rating metrics included nurse staffing, patient outcomes, facility complaints and routine patient care. In addition, nursing homes were assessed based on the appropriateness of the therapy minutes provided, as well as the consistency of nurse staffing across self-reported and payroll-based reporting systems. The Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating is not based on Nursing Home Compare star ratings. "This U.S. News and World Report rating reflects the quality work and exceptional care that the Elderwood at Wheatfield team provides every day to residents, patients and their families," said Executive Director Denise Bothwell. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, specialized subacute and rehabilitation care, cardiac care, cardiac telemetry services, assisted living, independent living and memory care at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and independent living communities across New York state, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. For more information, visit www.elderwood.com. See Full...

Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune Elderwood at Wheatfield, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., has been recognized as offering a high performing short-stay rehab program by U.S. News and World Report. The report on subacute rehabilitation programs was provided alongside the U.S. News “best nursing home” standings for overall quality. All facilities with sufficient data on patient outcomes and nurse staffing in the July Nursing Home Compare data set received a U.S. News rating. Rating metrics included nurse staffing, patient outcomes, facility complaints and routine patient care. In addition, nursing homes were assessed based on the appropriateness of the therapy minutes provided, as well as the consistency of nurse staffing across self-reported and payroll based reporting systems. The Short-Stay Rehabilitation rating is not based on Nursing Home Compare star ratings. “This U.S. News and World Report rating reflects the quality work and exceptional care that the Elderwood at Wheatfeld team provides every day to residents, patients and their families,” said Executive Director Denise Bothwell. Elderwood provides skilled nursing care, specialized subacute and rehabilitation care, cardiac care, cardiac telemetry services, assisted living, independent living and memory care at skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and independent living communities across New York state. For more information, visit www.elderwood.com....

CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Danielle Beilman, of Kenmore, has been named Administrator of Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga, effective September 5, 2018. Ms. Beilman comes to Elderwood from Eden Heights of West Seneca, where she served as the Assistant Administrator. She obtained her master of science in health service administration from D’Youville College in 2013 and also holds a bachelor of science in speech language pathology. This position will allow Ms. Beilman to utilize her strengths in resident relations and diverse experience in the healthcare industry. "Following the departure of Elderwood Assisted Living at Cheektowaga’s previous, long-time administrator, we knew the next administrator would have big shoes to fill," said Chief Operating Officer Phil Quillard. "With her diverse experience, we are confident that Ms. Beilman is the right person for the job, and are excited to support her in this new role." Ms. Beilman discovered her passion for health care at a young age. She entered the field at age 16, working in various capacities including activities directory and resident relations director. "I am excited to get to know the residents, their families and the staff at Elderwood." said Ms. Beilman. Contact: Courtney Gfroerer Communications Specialist (716) 633-3900 ext. 1279...